Friday, March 12, 2021
Almost getting the point
A surprisingly sane study in "social" "science".
If you've ever walked into a room, then completely forgotten what you went in there for, you've experienced what's known as the doorway effect: it's almost as if the mind blanks itself as you change location, ready for some fresh experience or input. In a new study, scientists say the doorway effect (also known as the location updating effect) does appear to be real, but only when our brains are busy. What's more, it may not be as pronounced or straightforward as previous studies might suggest.No duh. These studies are using VR, which can't work properly. Only the visual aspect changes. Memory is associated with your full situation, especially including what you're doing. Senses plus muscles plus sequencing. In the kitchen stirring a pot is not the same situation as in the kitchen pulling food out of the oven, even though you're standing in the same location and looking at the same appliance.
Labels: AI point-missing
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